Can closure



} Feb. 8, 1927.

T. J. LAWLEY 01m CLOSURE Filed Sent. 8, 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Attorney 1927' T. J. LAWLEY CAN CLOSURE Filed Se nt. 8; 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet '2 Htfomey Patented Feb. 8, 1927.

THOMAS J. IlAWLEY, or sIrsnY, ALABAMA.

-ca 1v CLOSURE.

Application filed September This invention relates to an improved closure which is especially, but not necessarily, adapted for use in associationtin a. carbide can or Container such as universally used by coal miners and the like.

My principal object is to provide a sim ple and inexpensive and convenient closure for containers of this class which may be readily swung to open position and automatically returned to closed position, means being provided for maintaining the same in such closed position.

The structural details constituting the alleged novelty of the invention will become more plainly evident from the following de-' scription and drawing.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side view of an ordinary carbide container equipped with a closure constructed in accordance with this invention showing the closure in closed position,

Fig. 2 is an end or edge elevation looking from left toright in Fig. 1,

Fig.3 is a side view showing the closure as it appears when open, 7

Fig. 4 is a similar View showing the closureagain closed but looking at an opposite side of the same to illustrate belt-carrying means,

Fig. 5 is a sectional view showing closure again closed.

In the drawings the reference character 1 designates the container which, as is usual is provided with a discharge neck 2. The

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neck is here shown as being inclined to facilitate swinging of the closing plate 3 to its .and the end portions 6 of which are bent downwardly on the opposite sides of the can. Connected to the portions 6 are attaching arms 7 pivoted as at 8 to the sides of the can.

On one side of the bail is a bracket 9 to which a coiled spring 10 is connected. On the opposite side is a supporting belt guide 11 with which another coiled spring 12 is connected. These coiled springs come together 1n converging relation and are conthe can down.

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nected in turn to a retaining hook 13 ion the'can. V V p At the juncture of the neck 2 and body 1 is an appropriate retainingkceper 1a with which arockably mounted substantially i U-shaped fastener 15 is engaged. This fastener is carried by one of the side portions of tlieaforesaid loop, the same preferably having eyes 15 at its opposite endsforming pivotal connections.

In practice, the device is suspended from a belt 16 as shown in dotted lines in Fig. 4 so that it may be strapped about the body of the wearer. This always disposes the can in a'convenient position for ready use.

Under'ordinary circumstances a miner car ries the can in his pocket or in any other way and this usually interferes with eflicient working, consequently causing him to lay walks off and leaves the can and when his lamp is exhausted of carbide, he usually experiences difficulty in locating the can in order to replenish the exhausted supply. -With the present arrangement, however, the can will alwaysbe in a ready positionfor use. Moreover, the .cover can be readily swung to open position and the carbide placed in the lamp. It is obvious, too, that when the cover is released, the coil springs serve to automatically return it to itsnormal closed position. Then, the latch can be snapped down over the keeperto hold the cover closed.

Unquestionably, by considering the description in connection with the drawings, persons familiar with devices of this class will be able to obtain a clear understanding of the same; Consequently, a more lengthy 7 description is thought unnecessary.

Minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired. i

I claim: e V

1. In combination, a container, a closure for the open end' thereof, a bail, the bight portion of which is connected with the cover and the arm portions of which are-pivotally connected in the opposite sides of the container, coiled springs connected with said arm portions and withsaid container, and coacting means between the cover and container for holding the cover in closed position. i 2. In combination, a container, a closure Frequently, however, he

for the open end thereof, a bail, the bight portion of which is connected with the cover and the" arm portions of which are pivotally connected in the opposite sides of the container, coiled springs connected with said arm portions and with said contamer, and co-acting means between the cover and con:-

jta'iner for holding the cover in closed posicover, the end portions of said loop being 7 directed downwardly with respect to said and with one of said end portions, springs connected, one with said belt-guide and the other one with one of said arms, a U-s'haped member pivotally mounted on one side portion of said loop, said U-shaped member constitnting a latch adapted for cooperation with a keeper.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

THOMAS J. LAWLEY. 

